Best Fiona Kay Podcasts (2025)

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Tom Dolan: ‘The Flying Irishman’, From Farm to Figaro 48:50

3d ago48:50

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Irish Sailor Tom Dolan from Co. Meath has carved a most unexpected career for himself on the high seas. Winner of the 2024 Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, Tom sailed himself into the history books as the first Irish sailor and only the third non-French competitor to win this prestigious race in its fifty five year history, cementing his position and re…

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Kathy Sebastian, Jill Keller, Clair Schroeder 44:45

25d ago44:45

44:45

In this podcast episode, 2025 WiR Mary Kay Carson interviews Kathy Sebastian, Children's Librarian at the Miami Township Library, Jill Keller, Youth Librarian at the Covedale Library (formerly West End), and Clair Schroeder, Branch Supervisor - Youth Services at the Groesbeck Library. Mary Kay and the librarians discuss the Library's Summer Reading…

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Laura McEvoy: Redefining Limits, Thriving Beyond Trauma 50:34

1M ago50:34

50:34

In October 2022 at the age of 20, Laura McEvoy from Northern Ireland was involved in a devastating car accident that changed her life forever, leaving her with a spinal cord injury at L1, fractured vertebrae in her neck, and a cracked skull. Told she might never walk again, Laura refused to accept defeat. Through sheer determination and the unwaver…

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Unlocking the Secrets to Sexual Satisfaction with Dr. Laurie Mintz 48:05

1M ago48:05

48:05

In this enlightening episode, join Marilu Henner as she dives deep into the world of sexual pleasure with Dr. Laurie Mintz, a renowned author, therapist, and emeritus professor. Discover the science behind why vibrators can enhance pleasure for both partners and get practical advice on achieving sexual satisfaction. Dr. Mintz shares her journey fro…

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Jennifer Sommer and Kerrie Hollihan 47:03

2M ago47:03

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In this podcast episode, 2025 WiR Mary Kay Carson interviews two regional children's book authors: Jennifer Sommer and Kerrie Hollihan. Originally from Lexington, KY, Sommer currently lives in Dayton, OH. Hear Sommer read from Her Eyes Were on the Stars, her debut award-winning picture book. Sommer received degrees in Political Science as well as I…

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Christine Wilson 50:44

3M ago50:44

50:44

In this podcast episode, 2025 WiR Mary Kay Carson interviews Christine Wilson, Executive Director of Women Writing for (a) Change. Christine Wilson attended the University of Cincinnati for English, with a minor in Women's Studies and Poetry. She was awarded the English Department award for poetry collection. She's held manager and director roles, …

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Nora 'Nono' McHugh: Leadership, Legacy And A Love of Sport 1:00:56

3M ago1:00:56

1:00:56

Nora 'Nono' McHugh from Galway is a true pioneer in Irish sport. She made history in 1973 as the first-ever captain of the Irish Women's National Football Team, leading her squad to a memorable victory against Wales. But her love of sport began long before that, from kicking a ball on the streets of the Claddagh to playing every game imaginable in …

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Philip Doyle Olympian: Rowing, Resilience and the Relentless Pursuit of Excellence 1:12:43

4M ago1:12:43

1:12:43

Two time Olympian Philip Doyle secured a historic bronze medal for Ireland in Rowing at the Paris Olympics with his teammate Daire Lynch. With an impressive resume that includes two World Cup Silver Medals, a World Championship Bronze and Silver Medal, and a Tokyo Olympic Semi-Final appearance, it was Paris 2024 where Philip's Olympic Medal dreams …

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Laura Philipp IRONMAN World Champion: Train Smart, Have Fun, Kick Ass 1:12:36

7M ago1:12:36

1:12:36

In September of this year, Germany's Laura Philipp was crowned the 2024 Vinfast IRONMAN World Champion in a thrilling race in Nice, France. Her rise to the top step of the IRONMAN World Championship podium has seen her achieve lots of success in a sport that was never even on her radar for many years, in fact she only learned how to swim when she w…

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Paul Kaye IRONMAN Announcer: Passion, Purpose and The Power of Sport 1:24:17

7M ago1:24:17

1:24:17

Paul Kaye is one of the best known and much loved voices of IRONMAN, a proud South African who from a young age was well travelled and exposed to many places, faces and cultures which helped to shape his love of travel and ability to connect with people from all around the world. His background in broadcasting and his passion for sport has seen him…

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Youri Keulen Professional Triathlete: Chasing Greatness in Sport 1:12:04

9M ago1:12:04

1:12:04

Youri Keulen is a 25 year old professional triathlete from The Netherlands. The eldest of triplets, he has been paving a path in sport from a young age, first as a footballer, then as a runner, where he claimed victory as a three-time national 800m champion in his teens. Picked up by a triathlon talent ID programme in the Netherlands on the back of…

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Pepper Stetler 39:46

9M ago39:46

39:46

In this podcast episode, 2024 WiR TaraShea Nesbit interviews Pepper Stetler, author of the upcoming “A Measure of Intelligence: One Mother's Reckoning with the IQ Test." Pepper Stetler is Professor of Art History at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She writes extensively on issues facing people with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers. …

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Fiona Mangan: Professional Cyclist, From Gaelic Football to Cycling Glory 49:52

10M ago49:52

49:52

Irish Professional cyclist Fiona Mangan from Limerick has been blazing a trail on two wheels since switching her focus to cycling in 2020. The Biomedical Engineer was recently crowned both the 2024 Cycling Ireland Time Trial and Road Race Champion in front of a home crowd in Limerick in June of this year, adding to her already impressive CV of cycl…

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Amy Webb 1:01:57

10M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

In this podcast episode, 2024 WiR TaraShea Nesbit interviews children's book author, artist, shop owner, and disability advocate Amy Webb. They discuss Amy's books, her work in disability advocacy, her experience co-writing with her daughter, the impact of her sticker shop, and more. This podcast was recorded at the Downtown Main Library MakerSpace…

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Mondello24: Galway Bay Cycling Club, Going All In For The Win 1:09:38

11M ago1:09:38

1:09:38

Last weekend a team of four riders from Galway Bay Cycling Club were crowned this year's Mondello24 Cycle four person team Champions securing a new course record in the process. The team comprising of; Cathal Dillane, Ronan Burke, Liam Kilkenny and Kirill Korliakov embarked on their 24 hour cycle on the International Racing track in Kildare on Satu…

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Greg O'Shea : Olympian & IRONMAN: The Pursuit of Success in Life, Love and Sport 1:01:08

1y ago1:01:08

1:01:08

Greg O’Shea is a proud Olympian, IRONMAN and Limerick man who spent a few short days in the Love Island Villa in 2019 and was catapulted to fame when he was crowned the winner of the hugely popular reality show with his love interest at the time Amber Gill. Shying away from the spotlight, breaking the unwritten rules of engagement post his Love Isl…

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Annie Brooks: Triathlete Embracing Epilepsy and Living Life to the Full 54:09

1y ago54:09

54:09

Triathlete Annie Brooks from the UK was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2012, in 2014 she completed her first triathlon and in October 2023 conquered the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona crossing the finish line like a boss with the biggest smile on her face. Annie's journey in sport and in life is one of resilience, determination and courage, her pos…

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Lucy Gossage, Nikki Bartlett & Bex Milnes: Inside the Montane Spine Race 1:10:57

1y ago1:10:57

1:10:57

Lucy Gossage, Nikki Bartlett and Bex Milnes share wonderful insight into Lucy's recent remarkable Montane Spine Race achievement which she conquered in January of this year during one for the worst periods of weather the UK got this winter. Professional triathlete Nikki and her partner Bex Milnes supported Lucy's endeavours with Bex capturing image…

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Yalie Saweda Kamara 39:41

1+ y ago39:41

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In this episode of Inside the Writer's Head, TaraShea Nesbit talks with poet Yalie Saweda Kamara about her new book, Besaydoo, a book that Ross Gay describes as "a prayer for us all" and the New York Times Book Review highlighted the collection as "evoking ecstatic attention and generosity." In addition to sharing her insights about writing poems, …

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Aichlinn O'Reilly: Professional Triathlete: From Westport to Western Australia 1:07:01

1+ y ago1:07:01

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Irish professional triathlete Aichlinn O'Reilly, set a new Irish IRONMAN record in a time of 7:59:04, finishing in 6th place at IM Western Australia in Busselton in early December of last year. The young athlete from Mayo has been involved in the sport of triathlon on and off since he was a teenager. Moving to Perth just seven weeks before his IRON…

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Fiona Sampson 59:17

1+ y ago59:17

59:17

In the final episode of this season of "Inside the Writer's Head" Manuel Iris interviews renowned British poet and writer Fiona Sampson. They discuss Sampson's musical background informs her writing, how poetry challenges us to read in a different way, the secret coherence that often arises in poems, and more. Fiona Sampson is a leading British poe…

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Bob Babbitt: Trailblazer, Innovator, Storyteller, IRONMAN 1:23:03

1+ y ago1:23:03

1:23:03

Bob Babbitt, is an icon and legend of the sport of triathlon, he fell in love with the sport when he completed his first IRONMAN in 1980 in Oahu, that day literally changed his whole life, for the better and he has never looked back. A member of the IRONMAN Hall of Fame, USA Triathlon Hall of Fame, Co Founder of Competitor Magazine and the Challeng…

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Lucy Charles-Barclay: IRONMAN World Champion, On Top of the World 1:15:53

1+ y ago1:15:53

1:15:53

British triathlete Lucy Charles-Barclay last month completed a hat trick of World Titles in three years by becoming the 2023 IRONMAN World Champion, finally earning a World Title that had eluded her four times since her pro debut on the Big Island of Hawaii in 2017. Lucy has finished in second place in Kona every time she has raced there before fin…

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Helen Murray: Triathlete and Adventurer, Inside the Inside Tri Show 1:00:49

1+ y ago1:00:49

1:00:49

Helen Murray is the voice behind the hugely popular podcast Inside Tri Show, she has been involved in media for many years fulfilling her goal of working for the BBC covering both the London and Rio Olympics and The Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the Gold Coast. She has been podcasting since 2014, going solo on her own weekly show since 2019, wh…

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Rossy Evelin Lima-Padilla 50:19

1+ y ago50:19

50:19

Manuel Iris talks with poet and academic Rossy Evelin Lima-Padilla. In this episode, Rossy shares how she crossed the border as an undocumented minor. Her struggle with the English language, and how her love for writing, literature, and community, gave her the strength to become a poet and professor in the United States. Rossy Evelin Lima-Padilla i…

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Carlos Aguasaco 57:44

1+ y ago57:44

57:44

In this episode, Manuel Iris speaks with Latin American cultural studies professor and Director of the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies at City College of the City University of New York, Carlos Aguasaco. Hear about his arrival to the US and how poetry and literature have been part of his immigrant story. This is a conversation on identity, …

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Anna Grealish: Overcoming Grief and Healing Through Triathlon 53:29

2y ago53:29

53:29

Anna Grealish is the Women in Sport and Youth Programme Lead with Triathlon Ireland, she has been involved in the sport of triathlon for many years, initially as an athlete and for the past nine years as an integral staff member of the Governing Body in Ireland. Returning to racing last year following the birth of her youngest child she shares lots…

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Tara Skurtu and Tanya Ko-Hong 1:00:42

2y ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Manuel Iris sits down with two internationally recognized poets, Tanya Ko-Hong and Tara Skurtu in the latest episode of “Inside the Writer’s Head.” In this episode, Manuel, Tanya, and Tara dive deep into how they define poetry, exploring topics like belonging, otherness, creativity, and the limits of language. Tara Skurtu is the author of "The Amoe…

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David Gillick Olympian: Life in the Fast Lane 1:01:10

2y ago1:01:10

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Olympian David Gillick is the Irish 400m indoor and outdoor record holder and two-time 400m European Champion who has dedicated a huge portion of his life to his sport on the running track, representing club and country on the world stage. His sporting career as an elite athlete saw him make history when he won Ireland's first sprint Gold Medal in …

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Haiku North America: Interview with Jennifer Hambrick 47:45

2y ago47:45

47:45

Poet Jennifer Hambrick joins Manuel Iris on a new episode of "Inside the Writer's Head" ahead of the arrival of the largest and oldest gathering of haiku poets outside Japan to Cincinnati. The biennial conference Haiku North America is organized in part by Hambrick. Listen in as they discuss the lyrical power of haiku, Hambrick's musical lens of po…

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Shane Williams MBE: Triathlon, I’m Hooked, It Makes Me Feel So Good 1:03:15

2y ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Shane Williams is a household name in sport worldwide, the former Welsh International rugby player is regarded as one of the greatest wingers and players of all time. With 87 caps for his country and multiple British and Irish Lions tour appearances, it is no wonder he is a World Rugby Hall of Fame Inductee and a winner of the World Rugby Player of…

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Ben Goodfellow Triathlete: Swapping A Gaming Addiction For A Successful Life in Sport 55:56

2y ago55:56

55:56

British triathlete Ben Goodfellow took up triathlon in 2017, since then he has gone from strength to strength in the sport. In 2022 he had an incredible year of success, winning IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire outright, he was the overall age group winner at IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea before being crowned the Mens 25-29 Age Group World Champion at the IRONMAN…

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Indie Lee Professional Triathlete: Goals, Gumption and Self Belief 45:28

2y ago45:28

45:28

British Professional triathlete Indie Lee recently kickstarted her 2023 season with a podium finish at IRONMAN 70.3 Lanzarote finishing in second place, securing her slot for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Lahti, Finland later this year. No stranger to podiums or winning races, Indie is a three-time IRONMAN 70.3 Champion, taking the win in …

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Paddy McLaughlin: Challenging Your Comfort Zone 33:45

2y ago33:45

33:45

Paddy McLaughlin of Podiumfit.ie has embraced a life in triathlon and sport as both his profession and his passion. Working in sport and fitness for over 20 years with a variety of qualifications, he is a Level 3 Coach, a physical therapist, Bikefit® and Gebiomized qualified Bike fitter and an athlete who has tackled some of the toughest triathlon …

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Tricia Strelioff: Finding My Tribe Through A Life In Sport 57:52

2y ago57:52

57:52

Tricia Strelioff from Canada has spent the last 20 years in Ireland embracing a life in sport. A chartered physiotherapist working out of her practice, Maple Motion Chartered Physiotherapy in Galway, she has embraced many adventures over the years through her love of cycling and triathlon. With her appetite for a challenge and travel, she took up t…

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Rhys McClenaghan: Olympian & World Champion Gymnast 55:54

2+ y ago55:54

55:54

Irish Olympian and World Champion Gymnast Rhys McClenaghan has been blazing a trail in gymnastics since first taking up the sport as a young boy, and despite the lure of swimming and football, he knew from an early age that gymnastics was the sport that would capture his heart and his mind. He has had huge success in the sport and his star continue…

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Black History Month and Love 58:15

2+ y ago58:15

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Is identity a cage or freedom? How do authors write for enlightenment and hope in the midst of despair? Is it possible to be a black artist today without being an activist? What is love’s power in poetry? In my inaugural episode of this season of “Inside the Writer’s Head,” I chose to interview two brilliant guests to have a conversation about Blac…

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Caitriona Jennings Olympian: The Reluctant Ultra Runner 56:25

2+ y ago56:25

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Ten years on from the London Olympics she has certainly come into her own as a force to be reckoned with over ultra distance running as one of the best Ultra Marathon runners in the World. Securing the bronze medal in the IAU 100km World Championships last year she also added a gold in the 50km European Championship to her name. She completed her 1…

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Ellen Vitting: Rising To The Challenge of Ultra Endurance Adventures 54:21

2+ y ago54:21

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Winner of the 2022 Seven Sisters Skyline in Donegal covering 55 kilometres and 4,000 metres of climbing in a time of 8:37:20 she won the race with a thirty-six minute gap over her nearest rival. She was also the winner of the 200km Kerry Way Ultra and was also one of only three participants out of twenty-eight in the fourth season of RTE's Ultimate…

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Chloe & Judith MacCombe Para Triathletes: The Tandem Twins 1:08:36

2+ y ago1:08:36

1:08:36

Racing with their respective guides Anne Paul and Catherine Sands the girls had some great results in 2022. Some highlights for Chloe include; 2nd at A Coruña Para Cup in June and 4th place at the Turkey Para Cup in October, rounding out her season with a 5th place finish at the Abu Dhabi World Championship in November. Judith was 1st in The Nation…

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Shauna Doellken O'Shea Triathlete: Being an Athlete Is Part of My Identity 1:01:24

2+ y ago1:01:24

1:01:24

Winner of the Joey Hannon Triathlon, TriAthy Sprint, Hell of the West, Blackwater Olympic and Worlds End Triathlon, she was 2nd female at IRONMAN Ireland 70.3 in August, finished 3rd Elite Irish female in the National Sprint Championship and took home the silver medal in the Standard Distance National Championship as well this year. With a backgrou…

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Four Community Story Projects 50:23

2+ y ago50:23

50:23

In this episode of “Inside the Writer’s Head,” Pauletta Hansel interviews three Cincinnati residents who have founded projects with community storytelling at their core, and tells a little about her own project as well.By Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library

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Ciara Wilson Elite Multisport Athlete: Sport Is A Way of Life 51:01

2+ y ago51:01

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Taking on a middle distance triathlon for the first time this year, Ciara came away with the bronze medal in the National Middle Distance Championship at Tri Tyrone and, in a fine display of her running ability she also took home the silver medal in the National 5k and 10k Road Racing Championships this year. She has also represented Ireland at a v…

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Ailbhe Carroll Elite Irish Triathlete: I Simply Love Triathlon 1:08:32

2+ y ago1:08:32

1:08:32

Taking up triathlon at the age of sixteen, the now thirty-one-year-old has successfully raced triathlon at home and abroad and despite the rollercoaster, she has been on in life and sport she has picked herself up, dusted herself off and kept going when the going got tough. Battling physical and mental struggles with food and her health it is a won…

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Craig Alexander OAM: Passion and Purpose in Sport 1:37:45

2+ y ago1:37:45

1:37:45

He was the first athlete to win both the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in the same year in 2011, is the recipient of an Order of Australia Medal for service to sport and the community and earlier this year became an IRONMAN in Australia Hall of Fame inductee. One of the greatest ever triathletes, his softly spoken and gentle manner gi…

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Cherie Gruenfeld Triathlete: I Will Never Quit 1:03:48

2+ y ago1:03:48

1:03:48

An incredible achievement for the author, advocate, coach and all-round inspirational athlete who has achieved more in sport than many of us can only dream of. In addition to her fourteen IRONMAN World Champion titles, she is a four-time IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion, a WTC Female Athlete of the Year, A multiple USA Triathlon Female Grandmaster of th…

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Nathan Forde Triathlete: The Fight Goes On 55:38

2+ y ago55:38

55:38

In August 2021, Nathan was leading the British National Triathlon Championships when he suffered life changing injuries in an accident during the cycling portion of the race. The injuries sustained were so severe it was touch and go on the side of the road immediately after the accident and indeed it was touch and go for Nathan for the first few we…

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Rimel Kamran and Michael Thompson 41:54

2+ y ago41:54

41:54

In this episode of “Inside the Writer’s Head,” Pauletta Hansel, CHPL's Writer-in-Residence, interviews poets Rimel Kamran and Michael Thompson who are impacting society through their art.By Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library

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Tom Rigby Triathlete: Breaking The Tape 50:40

2+ y ago50:40

50:40

Tom was the third fastest age group athlete at IRONMAN UK last year and in 2019 he was fifth fastest overall and second in his age group at IRONMAN UK earning him a hard-earned and coveted slot for the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona. Taking up triathlon seven years ago or so, he raced IRONMAN UK in 2015, as a 'one and done' but he is far from …

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Mike Reilly: You ARE an IRONMAN 1:00:46

2+ y ago1:00:46

1:00:46

An outpouring of love, support and gratitude was shared across the world for Mike after his announcement, much deserved for the man who in Kona, Hawaii coined the phrase, YOU are an IRONMAN, four words that have become synonymous with triathlon, endurance sport and of course with IRONMAN. Mike has called thousands of athletes across the finish line…

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